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Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos

Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

A view of Mt. Rainier from Stevens Canyon Road. Photo by Lou Elke - on and off / flickr.com/photos/lou-elke

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Mt. Rainier’s Stevens Canyon Road to remain closed through July 4

Box Canyon remains in accessible.

A screenshot of Enumclaw School District's Thought Exchange on its three bond options, taken June 24.

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Public comments show support for new Enumclaw elementary schools, performing arts center, and sports stadium

You still have a week to give your opinion on the school district’s three bond scenarios.

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Building company Toll Brothers hopes to turn this empty lot into a clubhouse for their 55+ residents in about a year, featuring an indoor pool, lounge and more.

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Builders break ground at 400+ residence 55-and-up Ten Trails development

Nearly 100 homes could be finished as early as next year.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | June 22

Two corrections and a price increase.

Kids danced, threw and climbed last weekend at Buckley's Junior Log Show. Next week, the adults will be on the field to put their logging skills to the test. Photos by Alex Bruell

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Buckin’ in Buckley at the Jr. Log Show

Axe throwing, double bucking, rope climbing, and more!

Photo courtesy of King County.

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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer

Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions

Black Diamond police officer Lacey Del Valle is sworn in as a sergeant during the June 2 council meeting. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Black Diamond talks transportation projects, civil service commission

More than $32 million in transportation projects are tentatively scheduled through 2028.

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Black Diamond, Buckley police blotter | May 24 – June 12

Open beer while driving, a juvie shoplifter, and a party on McKay Lane.

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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.

A semiautomatic handgun with a safety cable lock that prevents loading ammunition. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…